A Profile of Gerry Mulligan
Gerry Mulligan
1958Studio
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Artist profile · 04/07/2026
Gerry Mulligan
Gerry Mulligan was an American jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger born in Queens, New York in 1927. A key figure in cool jazz and bebop, he led influential ensembles from the 1950s through the 1970s.
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About
Gerry Mulligan, Baritone saxophone pioneer and cool jazz innovator from Queens, 1927–1996.
13 vinyl releases including jazz standards and big band sessions with rare original pressings from 1960–63.
Gerry Mulligan developed a signature style on baritone saxophone, combining contrapuntal lines with lyrical playing throughout his career. Early on, he worked with Elliot Lawrence and Gene Krupa and contributed compositions on the "Birth of the Cool" sessions with Miles Davis. He formed piano-less quartets and larger ensembles like the Concert Jazz Band to showcase his arrangements. His prolific discography spans collaborations with notable musicians such as Chet Baker, Ben Webster, Paul Desmond, and Thelonious Monk.
Vinyl collectors will find a range of formats including mono and stereo LPs, original Philips and Verve pressings, and live concert recordings.
Discography
Gerry Mulligan discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
Reunion With Chet Baker and the Gerry Mulligan Quartet
Gerry Mulligan
1958Studio
- Vinyl 2
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- Cassette
The Jazz Combo From "I Want To Live!"
Gerry Mulligan
1958Studio
- Vinyl
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'63: The Concert Jazz Band
Gerry Mulligan
1963Studio
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- Cassette
Jeru
Gerry Mulligan
1963Studio
- Vinyl 2
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
Butterfly With Hiccups
Gerry Mulligan
1964Studio
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- Cassette
Feelin' Good
Gerry Mulligan
1965Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
The Age of Steam
Gerry Mulligan
1972Studio
- Vinyl 1
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
Gerry Mulligan Meets Enrico Intra
Gerry Mulligan
1976Studio
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- CD
- Cassette
The Arranger
Gerry Mulligan
1977Studio
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- Cassette
Little Big Horn
Gerry Mulligan
1983Studio
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- Cassette
Mainstream of Jazz
Gerry Mulligan
1984Studio
- Vinyl 1
- CD 4
- Cassette
Mulligan
Gerry Mulligan
1985Studio
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- CD
- Cassette
In Sweden
Gerry Mulligan
1987Live
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
California Concerts, Volume 1
Gerry Mulligan
1988Live
- Vinyl
- CD 2
- Cassette
California Concerts, Volume 2
Gerry Mulligan
1988Live
- Vinyl
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Lionel Hampton Presents Gerry Mulligan
Gerry Mulligan
1988Studio
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Mulligan Plays Mulligan
Gerry Mulligan
1989Studio
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- Cassette
Lonesome Boulevard
Gerry Mulligan
1990Studio
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Saxophone Dreams
Gerry Mulligan
1991Studio
- Vinyl
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- Cassette
Compact Jazz: Gerry Mulligan
Gerry Mulligan
1992Studio
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette 2
Re-Birth of the Cool
Gerry Mulligan
1992Studio
- Vinyl
- CD 4
- Cassette 1
Walk on the Water
Gerry Mulligan
1992Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
The Gerry Mulligan Songbook
Gerry Mulligan
1995Studio
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette
Mullenium
Gerry Mulligan
1998Studio
- Vinyl
- CD 2
- Cassette
I Grandi Del Jazz - Gerry Mulligan - Verve Jazz Masters 36
Gerry Mulligan
2002Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Midas Touch: Live in Berlin
Gerry Mulligan
2003Live
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Westwood Walk
Gerry Mulligan
2004Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
In New York
Gerry Mulligan
2007Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
The Jazz Combo From "I Want to Live!"
Gerry Mulligan
2009Studio
- Vinyl 4
- CD 1
- Cassette
Jazz at the Concertgebouw: Western Reunion
Gerry Mulligan
2011Live
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
The Rare Albums Collection (CD2)
Gerry Mulligan
2021Studio
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- CD
- Cassette
Laura
Gerry Mulligan
2024Studio
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Gerry Mulligan Meets The Sax Giants Vol. 1
Gerry Mulligan
Studio
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- CD
- Cassette
Spring In Stockholm: Live In Sweden, 1959
Gerry Mulligan
1959RadioUnofficial radio recording
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
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Signature songs
- 01Stardust
- 02
My Funny ValentineThe Concert Jazz Band · 1960 - 03Lullaby Of The Leaves - 1998 Digital Remaster
- 04Line For Lyons
- 05
Night LightsNight Lights · 1963 - 06
Chelsea BridgeGerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster · 1960 - 07Tell Me WhenGerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster · 1960
- 08Prelude In E MinorNight Lights · 1963
Essentials
3 Gerry Mulligan albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
#1 · 1963A cool jazz staple featuring six tracks with lush arrangements, including the title piece and "Morning of the Carnival".
6 tracksStereoPhilips labelSeveral vinyl versions
#2 · 1960Showcases Mulligan’s big band leadership with eight tracks blending swing and modern jazz styles on Verve Records.
8 tracksMonoVerve labelMultiple pressings available
#3 · 1960Collaboration with tenor saxophonist Ben Webster featuring bop and swing standards, available in stereo and mono pressings.
6 tracksStereo and MonoVerve labelSeveral vinyl versions
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B-side
B-side: the hidden stories of Gerry Mulligan
Studio secrets, tour stories and B-sides worth the whole album.
01Original Pressing
Original New Zealand pressing of "Night Lights"
The 1963 Philips stereo pressing from New Zealand is a sought-after original with a want/have ratio of 3.6:1 and only one copy currently for sale.
02Original Pressing
"The Concert Jazz Band" original US mono Verve pressing
Released in 1960 on Verve (catalog MG V-8388), this LP is notable for its rarity and price range from under 1 Euro to 9 Euros among collectors.
03Collaboration
"Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster" studio album
This 1960 Verve stereo album catalogued as MG VS-68343 shows Mulligan’s interest in melding cool jazz with bop and swing, with multiple vinyl editions available.
Gerry Mulligan gave the baritone saxophone its full status as a solo instrument and achieved a unique voice in jazz.— Jazz historian's observation
05Jazz Ensemble
The Concert Jazz Band formation
Formed in 1960, Mulligan’s Concert Jazz Band expanded traditional big band jazz with inventive arrangements and a 13-piece lineup.
Gerry Mulligan vinyl discography
See allNew Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges
Gerry Mulligan
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2025-10-31VERVEFrom$40.73
1 offerSpring In Stockholm: Live In Sweden, 1959
Gerry Mulligan
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2024-10-18New LandFrom$29.46
2 offersThe Concert Jazz Band
Gerry Mulligan
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2019-05-10IntermusicFrom$98.99
1 offerMulligan Gerry / Meets Ben Webster
Gerry Mulligan
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2010-03-11IntermusicFrom$25.04
1 offer
Gerry Mulligan CDs
See allSpring In Stockholm: Live In Sweden, 1959
Gerry Mulligan
Jazz/Blues
2024-11-08New LandFrom$13.42
1 offerCarnegie Hall Concert Edition remasterisée
Gerry Mulligan
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2017-12-01CTI RecordsNight Lights SHM-CD Edition limitée
Gerry Mulligan
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2016-10-01UNIVERSAL MUSICThe concert jazz band '63
Gerry Mulligan
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2012-12-26UNIVERSALFrom$3.50
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Who was Gerry Mulligan and what instrument did he play?
Gerry Mulligan was an American jazz musician known primarily for playing the baritone saxophone and soprano saxophone.
What genre of music is Gerry Mulligan associated with?
He is associated mostly with cool jazz, bebop, and big band jazz styles.
Which albums by Gerry Mulligan are essential for vinyl collectors?
Notable albums include Night Lights (1963), The Concert Jazz Band (1960), and Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster (1960), available in original and reissue pressings.
Are Gerry Mulligan’s vinyl records available in both mono and stereo?
Yes, many classic albums have both mono and stereo pressings, some highly sought after by collectors.
What is special about the New Zealand pressing of Night Lights?
The 1963 New Zealand Philips stereo LP is an original pressing singled out for its rarity with only one copy currently offered for sale.
Where can one find original pressings of Gerry Mulligan’s albums in France?
Original pressings sometimes surface in French jazz record stores or auctions, but are rarer than US or UK editions.
Did Gerry Mulligan perform live in Paris?
Yes, Mulligan performed live in Paris several times across his career, including with his Concert Jazz Band and sextet formations.
How do prices vary for Gerry Mulligan vinyl records internationally?
Prices depend on release country, pressing rarity, condition, and format; for example, original New Zealand pressings command premium prices over UK or US reissues.
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Sources & method
This profile is compiled by the vinyles.com editors from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discography data from MusicBrainz (dates, country, active years).
- Tracklists, covers and genres from Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists from Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editors.
Last updated: 04/07/2026